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Monthly Archives: June 2018
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Quebec celebrates its heroes during the Fête nationale
All across the province, Quebecers displayed their blue-and-white flags and highlighted their rich history and culture on June 23 and 24. Through music and art, people celebrated the 184th Fête …
New Mendel Guides book focuses on Charlevoix
David Mendel, president of Mendel Tours, along with fellow authors François Tremblay and Judy Bross, launched a new book in the Mendel Guides series. Charlevoix: A Tradition of Hospitality …
It’s barbecue time, but where’s the (Quebec) beef?
There’s this supermarket in the city where they keep slabs of beef in a display case under lock and key, like in a jewelry store or antique boutique. It’s not …
Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France invite you to become a part of history
It’s party time in Quebec City, and the festivities will continue in early August when the organizers of the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France (FNF) invite everyone to become a part …
Memorials and Things of Fame
June 28, 1818 – The Quebec Gazette The schooner Four Sons, Captain Kelly, 32 days from Jamaica to Quebec reported having been fired upon near Cape Antonio* by crews of …
The story behind Rue des Anciens-Combattants
Rue des Anciens-Combattants, in the Sainte-Foy borough of Quebec City, is named in honour of veterans who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Many of the surrounding streets are named …
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,Thank you for your very interesting article [about the Marymount College Class of 1968 50th reunion, in the June 13, 2018, edition]. You mention that Marymount closed in 1969 …
Tips for a successful move
Are you one of the thousands of Quebecers moving on July 1? Quebec’s Consumer Protection Office has some advice to help your moving day go as smoothly as possible. Of …